Australian Open Day 3: Wednesday, January 21

[Murat Baslamisli]

Federer going all Edberg on Bolelli in this game...chip and charge galore. Has two more BPs.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Uncle Toni being interviewed by a channel 7 reporter asking the reason why Rafa had to take MTO from his warm up practice....Uncle Toni said..Rafa got a fly in his eye,he is fine.Hoping for a good match later.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Uncle Toni being interviewed by a channel 7 reporter asking the reason why Rafa had to take MTO from his warm up practice....Uncle Toni said..Rafa got a fly in his eye,he is fine.Hoping for a good match later.

Well, it was practice, right? So, he is practicing his MTO chops as well, in case he needs one...:snigger

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger up 2 sets to 1. Each set took 33 minutes. I would appreciate another quick one so I can go to bed.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger agrees, breaks the very first game with a nice DTL backhand.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I didnt mind that ROS from Bolelli
First time ever he has taken a set off Federer btw
Come on Bolelli!!! oops wrong country....

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Dr Ivo v Krygios warming up now before their match
Dr Ivo is the oldest player this year at the AO,35 years young.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

This one is pretty much done, but it was interesting to see that first set...how anyone can win a set against any top player when he redlines and it works for a bit. It worked for Bolelli for a set and a half. Every now and then it will work for a whole match and we have one of those upsets, but usually this is how she goes. The better player finds a way or the underdog comes down to earth.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Amazing volley from Roger...totally out of position too.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

^ Note Dr Ivo is the oldest player in the mens singles,he will turn 36 next month

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Challenge on match point leads to more tennis.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Dr Ivo a fresh air swing on a smash and he missed it and it went over his head,then he had a second shot at it..........LOL!! has to be the Mis Hit Shot of the AO so far!!!!!!!!!

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Last set takes 30 minutes. Roger moves on.
The other Italian, Seppi, is up a set.
I hope Kyrgios' back is behaving.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

As per usual Nick gets distracted,he keeps looking over to his players box,John Newcombe says he has to stop this and get back to focus on the match

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aadcriNA0as[/video]

 

[tented]

Sela takes the first set over Rosol in a tiebreak: 7-6(2)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kokkinakis and Groth have arrived on court
I wonder who the Aussie Fanatics will cheer for in this match!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

SP for Nick as Dr Ivo drop shot wide 6-4 Nick
DrIvo double faults
Krygios wins the 1st set 76 (4)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Krygios wins the 2nd set 64...Krygios up 2 sets to love
Dr Ivo seems to be feeling the heat
Nick not having any back problems so far in this match

 

[tented]

Dr Ivo a fresh air swing on a smash and he missed it and it went over his head,then he had a second shot at it..........LOL!! has to be the Mis Hit Shot of the AO so far!!!!!!!!!

I saw the replay on the Tennis Channel. Hilarious.